POP! BAM! WOW! Playbill and the Playbill Podcast are celebrating comics by announcing the participants for three panels headed to New York Comic Con next month. These exciting panels include Broadway/TV-guest pop-ins and feature prominent stage and screen celebrities. Each panel will be turned into a Playbill Podcast episode at a later date.
The World Turned Upside Down: Bringing Hamilton to Life Across the Globe (October 9 at 11 AM)
With an unforgettable conversation with Hamilton cast and creative team members who have brought the show to life on stages across the globe, performers and creatives will give a behind-the-scenes look at the musical and share stories from productions around the world.
Hosted by Alex Birsh (VP/COO, Playbill), the panel includes Trey Curtis (Alexander Hamilton), Morgan Anita Wood (Eliza Hamilton), Tamar Greene (George Washington), Jisel Ayon (Angelica Schuyler), Cherry Torres (Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds), and Patrick Vassel (Associate and Supervising Director).
Playbill presents: BEETLEJUICE on Broadway Panel (October 10 at 11:45 AM)
Big musical comedy is alive—or should we say, undead—on Broadway! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, this panel is sure to raise your spirits!
Hosted by Alex Birsh (VP/COO, Playbill), the panel includes Justin Collette (Beetlejuice), Isabella Esler (Lydia), Mark Kaufman (Producer) and Callie Goff (VP of Creative Services, SpotCo).
Playbill presents: The Big Broadway Nerd Panel (October 11 at 3:45 PM)
Theatre is filled with passionate artists creating stunning new works, and many of those artists are giant nerds! Playbill returns to New York Comic Con in 2025 with even MORE of Broadway’s Biggest Nerds to share how fantasy, comic-books, and science fiction have had in inspiring and engaging their performances, personas, and personal lives.
Hosted by Bryan Campione (Creative Producer, Playbill), the panel includes Tony Award winner Jak Malone (Operation Mincemeat), Lea DeLaria (POTUS, Orange Is The New Black), Jasmine Amy Rogers (BOOP!, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Emma Hunton (Exorcistic, Good Trouble), and Rob Lake (Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets).
Additional Broadway and Off-Broadway shows participating this year include Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and The Lost Boys with those participants being announced at a later date.
For all the latest information about talent appearances, times, and updates, visit playbill.com/comiccon.
To purchase tickets and day passes please visit https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/. Please note passes are now only available for Thursday October 9th.
